The Dreaded CCL “Tear”

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL, called ACL in humans – anterior vs vet med cranial) disease can occur all of the sudden due to a trauma or more commonly due to degenerative changes in the stifle (knee) over time. One of the most common mechanisms of a CCL tear...

Therapeutic Laser vs Extracorporeal Shockwave

Class IV therapeutic laser therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) are both non-invasive treatments used in healthcare to promote healing and alleviate pain in animals, including dogs and cats. While they share some therapeutic effects, their mechanisms of...